有机农场干活换住宿的两种方式--HelpX 与WWOOF深度比较

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HelpX 与WWOOF深度比较

我突然找不到这个帖子的中文类似文章了，有找到的麻烦贴一下吧，毕竟什么内容都是先看中文再学英文好懂得多。

来自: 小小阿童木木 2012-03-05 15:46:23
摘自lonely planet的 thorn tree论坛
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thor ... pa?threadID=1273387
http://www.douban.com/group/topic/27934240/
主要区别：
1. HelpX seems to require payment to access an online database, whereas WWOOF sends you out a book.（注：wwoof貌似也可以选择网络，不一定寄书）
2. WWOOF has different associations which need to be joined for access to different countries, while HelpX offers the whole world for the one payment.
3. The WWOOF website doesn't offer reviews of helper experiences that are offered on HelpX. HelpX has the 'addition' of references online, hosts leave references for the helpers that have come through and helpers also leave references about hosts.
4. One MASSIVE difference between the two - HelpX offers a range of things to do inside and outside the host's home - might be organic gardening etc .WWOOF is SOLELY outdoor gardening type activities ...HelpX gives more opportunity!

Host如是说：（May Yiwan的发言）
I am a host for Wwoof and Help Exchange ( www.helpexchange.net ) If you register on HelpExchange hosts can contact YOU! With the Wwoof book, hosts can’t update their details regularly, and they can’t see what helpers are looking for hosts. Help Exchange is online, so you can check it out as a 'guest', or register as a Standard member for FREE, add a description about yourself, which Hosts can view, and they may then contact you and invite you to stay at their property. Host listings can be viewed without registering by signing in as a 'Guest', but guest visitors will not be able to see any contact details. Premier hosts can see the contact details of ALL registered members, and Standard members can see the contact details of all Premier hosts. Standard (free) registered members can see the listed descriptions of ALL hosts, but can only see the CONTACT details of premier hosts. When a helper finds a host they would like to stay with they can contact them direct, and make arrangements to stay. It costs just Aust$25 to become a PREMIER helper worldwide for two years (about the same price as paying for one night in a backpacker hostel!).

Helper 如是说：
（schweinfleisch的发言）
Hi all. I'm a helper with HelpX and have also had a look at the WWOOF book in my travels throughout New Zealand. I like the immediacy and easy searchability of the HelpX scheme compared with thumbing thru the WWOOF book. Also, the reviews help the system "police itself," since helpers and hosts can write references for one another.
HelpX has been great for me because I've done a lot of my planning from the road and from home in the US. Since hosts can update regularly, letting you know whether they need help and what exactly they're looking for at the time, you can eliminate a lot of unnecessary calls/e-mails.
Also, since the term "organic" is so nebulous, a lot of farms and homes that would be ineligible for WWOOF are on HelpX. I am a horse person and a gardener and I've found many potential hosts via HelpX that might not be on WWOOF. Rock on, HelpX!

（gmaster9的发言）
I'd like to express here my apprehension with the WWOOF organization, since, although it's really giving a awesome contribution to the devleopment of organic farming worldwide, it does'nt seem to receive the criticism it deserves on the aspect of accessibility and fair management.
First, the WWOOF organization really needs to update its membership policy, as it's really inconvenient for people travelling to many countries, especially across Europe. Their methods feels they date from the '90s and are far from benefiting from the many possibilities that the Internet has today (never heard of an "online forum" people?). And it's jsut ridiculous that you have to BUY a membership -that's actually not so cheap- to each and every European country, especially under the European Union, and that you've got to have either a credit card or to pay it by mail (which forces you to do the register weeks before you take off on your trip).
Furthermore, the WWOOF organization does'nt provide much feedback possibilities to members and it makes it easy for dishonest, indecent or just all around bad hosts to keep their membership and stay advertised on the list without having anyone being able to tell about their experience. Unfair.
I tried Helpx many times, and it was working fine, with more up-to-date informations on hosts, and it needs only ONE lifetime membership for all areas of the world. Still have to pay for full access, but as others said, at least it's possible for hosts to contact you.